Total FAO — Newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa
South Africa: Total FAO — Newsprint — Import Quantity was 53,479 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total FAO — Newsprint — Import Quantity in South Africa, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2018, total fao — newsprint — import quantity in South Africa stood at 53,479 t. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 440.0% on the previous year and up 2,400.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fao — newsprint — import quantity in South Africa peaked at 53,479 t in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1,000 t, in 1999.
South Africa ranks 27th of 157 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,167 t | 1,000 t | 3,100 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 7,021 t | 1,057 t | 21,381 t | 8 |
| 2010s | 17,101 t | 2,934 t | 53,479 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import -37.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import 0.0001 t per person (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -11.78 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -12.27 Percentage change (2024)
- Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value -6.69 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total fao — newsprint — import quantity in South Africa?
- Total fao — newsprint — import quantity in South Africa was 53,479 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest total fao — newsprint — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 53,479 t in 2018.
- What is the lowest total fao — newsprint — import quantity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 t in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for total fao — newsprint — import quantity?
- South Africa ranks 27th out of 157 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total fao — newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,400.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Total FAO — Newsprint — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/